I hate this one even more than Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (which is the reason why, if Kevin Costner and I ever meet in a cellar, only one of us is leaving). That this offensive tat was produced by the BBC only makes it worse, Costner's lot at least had the excuse of ignorance (and I love Men In Tights for mocking their stupidity).
Best modern version was Robin of Sherwood, with Michael Praed. Jason Connery was never as good. I know the magic side of it was totally wrong, but they made it work and at least they never made Robin an annoying, self-obsessed loser. Also, there was a very hot Saracen.
Basically, I wish people would stop making it if they can't get it right. This is a national legend of great importance and they are turning it into rubbish.
My feelings on bad Robin Hood remakes are second only to my feelings when someone twists the legend of Arthur (and Marion Zimmer Bradley had also better avoid dark cellars).
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Date: 2008-12-02 08:46 am (UTC)Best modern version was Robin of Sherwood, with Michael Praed. Jason Connery was never as good. I know the magic side of it was totally wrong, but they made it work and at least they never made Robin an annoying, self-obsessed loser. Also, there was a very hot Saracen.
Basically, I wish people would stop making it if they can't get it right. This is a national legend of great importance and they are turning it into rubbish.
My feelings on bad Robin Hood remakes are second only to my feelings when someone twists the legend of Arthur (and Marion Zimmer Bradley had also better avoid dark cellars).